Shabana Mahmood orders independent review into Henry Nowak murder after police handcuffed the stabbed teenager as he lay dying
Henry Nowak, whose killer Vickrum Digwa could have been stopped in the five years before the attack, according to an independent review ordered by Shabana Mahmood.Vickrum Digwa, whose victim Henry Nowak was handcuffed by officers as he lay dying, with two Hampshire police facing investigation for potential gross misconduct.
Former Tory Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk will lead the 'rapid' two-part inquiry, which will probe whether killer Vickrum Digwa could have been stopped in the five years before the attack. Police, health services, councils, schools and faith groups will all face scrutiny. A second phase will examine the police watchdog IOPC. The first report is expected by March.
When Henry said he'd been stabbed, an officer replied: 'I don't think you have, mate.'
Henry's family described the development as 'At last, some positive news' after a prolonged struggle to get answers.
Two Hampshire officers face investigation for potential gross misconduct.
